Ingredients
2 cans (15-ounce each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup bell pepper (any color), finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3–4 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients. Rinse and drain the cannellini beans thoroughly. Finely chop the parsley, dill, red onion, and bell pepper. Mince the garlic.
Step 2: Combine in a bowl. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed cannellini beans, chopped parsley, dill, red onion, and bell pepper.
Step 3: Make the dressing. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
Step 4: Dress the salad. Pour the dressing over the cannellini bean mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5: Chill and serve. For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad is even better the next day as the flavors deepen. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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